DEW Construction breaks ground on new 7,000 s/f North Hero fire station and 3,000 s/f town garage

North Hero, VT On March 16, DEW Construction joined the town, local officials, first responders, community members, and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new fire station and town garage. The project represents a major investment in the island community’s future, enhancing emergency response capabilities while supporting essential municipal services.

DEW Construction is serving as the general contractor for the project, which will replace the town’s existing shared facility that has supported fire, rescue, and public works operations for more than 50 years. The aging building no longer meets current operational, space, or safety standards.

Designed by AES Northeast, the new municipal campus will include a 7,000 s/f fire station and a 3,000 s/f public works building. The facilities are purpose-built to support modern emergency response and daily municipal operations, with expanded apparatus storage, improved organization, and efficient layouts designed to reduce response times.

In addition to new construction, the project includes demolition of the existing facility, site grading, utility installation, stormwater infrastructure improvements, septic system upgrades, paving, and sidewalks to support safe and efficient operations.

“In a community where response time and access are critical, this project represents a meaningful investment in public safety,” said Matthew Wheaton, executive vice president and principal at DEW Construction. “We’re honored to collaborate with the Town of North Hero, local designers, and trade partners to help bring this vision to life.”

Construction will be completed before the end of 2026. Once finished, the new fire station and town garage will replace the town’s aging facility with modern, durable infrastructure designed to support essential municipal services for the next 50 years.